Accelerator Physicist

Are you an Accelerator Physicist or Engineer experienced in collective effects, and interested in working in an exciting international environment at the forefront of modern science? Do you want to contribute to the study of the mechanisms responsible for transverse coherent beam instabilities in accelerators? Take part and join one of the teams that help to deliver unique high-energy particle beams used by physicists from all over the world to answer questions at the heart of particle physics!

The Beams (BE) Department is at the heart of the CERN accelerator complex and hosts the groups responsible for the beam generation, acceleration, diagnostics, controls and performance optimization.

The Accelerators and Beam Physics (ABP) Group is responsible for beam performance from the source to the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) and carries out Research & Development (R&D) activities on the upgrade of the LHC, its injectors, and future colliders (CLIC and FCC).

The Hadron Synchrotron Coherent effects (HSC) Section is responsible for studying coherent effects and their mitigation by developing theoretical models, simulation codes and by conducting experimental research. Coherent transverse instabilities induced by beam coupling impedance and space charge, beam-beam, electron cloud effects and their interplay can limit the beam intensity and brightness and therefore the performance of the present and future CERN accelerators. An accurate theoretical description, precise models, realistic simulations and thorough benchmarking with dedicated experiments are required in order to assess the present and future performance limitations and devise cures, mitigation measures and the corresponding operational scenarios. (https://be-dep-abp.web.cern.ch/content/hsc-hadron-synchrotrons-coherent-effects)

Functions

As an Accelerator Physicist in the HSC Section of the ABP Group, you will contribute to the study of the collective effects in particle accelerators, in particular the mechanisms responsible for transverse coherent beam instabilities. You will also devise mitigation techniques to push further the performance of the existing and future CERN accelerators.

Specific tasks will include:

Conception or improvement of analytical or semi-analytical models of transverse coherent beam instabilities in high intensity and high brightness beams including the combined effects of:

Experience of experimental techniques and analysis of data from beam measurements.

Experience in the performance optimization of synchrotrons would be an asset.

The technical competencies required for this post are:

Knowledge of accelerator physics theory.

Knowledge of collective effects (beam-beam, space charge, cooling).

Accelerator performance analysis & optimization.

The behavioural competencies required for this post are:

Achieving results: driving work / projects along and seeing them through to their conclusion.

Communicating effectively: listening actively to others and letting others speak; expressing opinions, ideas and suggestions with conviction and in a logical/structured manner; keeping to the point.

Demonstrating accountability: taking responsibility for own actions and decisions.

Working in teams: gaining trust and collaboration from others; building and maintaining constructive and effective work relationships.

The language competencies required are:

Spoken and written English or French: ability to understand and speak the other language in professional contexts.

Ability to draw-up technical specifications and/or scientific reports and to make oral presentations in at least one of the two languages.

Eligibility conditions

Employing a diverse and international workforce is a CERN core value and central to our success.

We welcome applications from all Member States and Associate Member States.

This vacancy will be filled as soon as possible, and applications should normally reach us no later than 30.08.2017.

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Note on Employment Conditions

We offer a limited-duration contract for a period of 5 years. Limited-duration contracts shall terminate by default on their date of expiry. Subject to certain conditions, holders of limited-duration contracts may apply for an indefinite position.